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Philadelphia Union to host Inter Miami in Leagues Cup: what is their home record?

Philadelphia Union have had a strong 2023, picking up 15 wins, five draws and only losing once.

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Aug 8, 2023; Chester, PA, USA; Philadelphia Union defender Jack Elliott (3) reacts after converting a penalty kick during overtime of the MLS Leagues Cup round of 16 match against the New York Red Bulls at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports
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Subaru Park is the venue for Tuesday’s Leagues Cup semifinal between Philadelphia Union and Inter Miami. Philadelphia have been undefeated at home for quite some time. In the last two seasons, they have lost only one match on home soil.

The last time Inter Miami’s next opponent lost at home was on 25 March, against Orlando City. The visitors, Inter Miami’s rivals, recorded a 2-1 win after the Union had gone the whole of 2022 unbeaten at home.

Inter Miami travel to take on Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union are in a good position in the MLS table and currently sit in third place in the Eastern Conference with 40 points. They are 22 points ahead of Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, who are bottom with just 18 points.

Above Philadelphia are New England, who are only three points ahead. Leaders Cincinnati have picked up 51 points after 23 games.

So far in 2023, between MLS, CONCACAF games and the Leagues Cup, Philadelphia have played a total of 21 matches. They have picked up 15 wins, five draws and have only suffered defeat on one occasion.

In 2022, there record was even better. In 20 matches played, they won 15 and drew five.

Philadelphia Union midfielder José Andrés Martínez (8) moves the ball past New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir (13) during the second half of the MLS Leagues Cup round of 16 match at Subaru Park.
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Philadelphia Union midfielder José Andrés Martínez (8) moves the ball past New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir (13) during the second half of the MLS Leagues Cup round of 16 match at Subaru Park. John JonesUSA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

Philadelphia in Leagues Cup

The Union have been in MLS since 2008 and will have home advantage against Messi and Co. as they look to book a place in the final, which takes place this Saturday.

The team coached by Jim Curtin, have reached the semifinal stage after beating New York Red Bulls in the round of 16 on penalties. They then defeated Liga MX side Querétaro in the quarterfinals.